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Berry Smoothie
Serves 1

strawberry smoothie(Source: Adapted from Peach Raspberry Smoothie, National Cancer Institute 5 to 9 a Day for Better Health Program at www.5aday.gov)

1 cup unsweetened, frozen raspberries (See Alice's tips 1 & 2)
3/4 cup 100% orange juice (See Alice's tip 3)
1/2 cup fruit-flavored, low-fat yogurt (See Alice's tip 4)

Blend all ingredients well in blender, and drink!

 

Alice's Tips:

  1. Substitute frozen strawberries, blackberries or blueberries for the raspberries.

  2. Using frozen fruits helps thicken the smoothie. To freeze fresh berries, wash them thoroughly under running tap water, pat dry with clean paper towels and freeze in a single layer on a rimmed cookie sheet. Transfer to a freezer bag when frozen. Pour out as needed.

  3. Try different juices, such as pineapple, apple, orange-tangerine and other 100 percent juice blends. For quickly making a variety of flavors of smoothies, keep little 6-ounce cans of juice in your refrigerator.

  4. Your choice of yogurt is limited only by your imagination. If you use plain yogurt, you may need to add 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar, honey or an equivalent amount of a no-calorie sweetener.

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